All your PC problems, Volume 2

Rooney1987 · 14th October 2007, 01:17

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Originally Posted by Rooney1987

This is not a problem more asking for advice I just got a labtop and I am get mobile internet on it. I know Vodaphone and O2 do but who else does it and which service is the best.

Anyone?

mehro · 14th October 2007, 01:43

A newb's got a question..

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Originally Posted by ThaBigBoss

OK, Cheers Mate

Question 1

I have recently bought a laptop that does not have a CD-Burner (or what ever it is called) So i cant copy CD's. Now as it is not that important to me, i decieded i would get a new laptop with better ram and processor ect. Rather than get a CD Burner built it.

I was wondering how much approx, would it cost to install a CD Burner into my laptop as i have seen you can buy CD burners for around £30. Would it be possible to connect it to my laptop, or would that not be possible?

Question 2

I have a wireless router in my house and all my PC's are wireless. However upstairs where my PS3 is, i only get a 50% signal strength. Would it be possible to improve this signal in any way? Also how expensive would it be?

Thanks in advance.

Doogie · 14th October 2007, 02:11

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Originally Posted by mehro

A newb's got a question..

Regarding question 1, you can buy CD burners that you connect to your computer via USB. It's easy and cheap. Since it's a laptop it's usually also possible to remove the standard drive with another one, but it might cost more, not sure about it though.

Question 2. Some wireless adapters / routers have the option of adding a high gain antenna.
It's also a possibility to add repeaters but they are less efficient and it can be amazingly hard to install them.

BRobson · 15th October 2007, 10:06

I ordered a motherboard and 8800gts graphics card from microdirect last Thursday, and it was delivered last night at 7pm (Sunday), I'm not too bothered that I paid for next day delivery and they didn't honour it, but what is bothering me is that the items wasn't in a sealed pack or had any security seals. I was looking at the Graphics cards in PC world last night, and they all was cellophane wrapped. Are they pulling a fast one?

Kristjan · 15th October 2007, 10:27

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Originally Posted by BRobson

I'm just in the process of building my first pc, but I would think 2 x NVIDIA Geforce 8800 Ultra 768MB is overkill for the time being.

definitely overkill

UBERScholes · 15th October 2007, 17:44

Overkill is good, I just want something that'll last a long time. Are those Geforce cards DX10? So I'll just need Vista?

Midfield · 16th October 2007, 05:45

I'd like to put some pictures on my Yahoo Mail compose page, but couldn't find any "insert picture" option.

I dont want to make the pictures as an attachments but I prefer to made that instantly appears on the compose page.

Anyone can help?

mehro · 18th October 2007, 00:11

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Originally Posted by ThaBigBoss

Could someone please ask this in the PC problem thread?

I have been told that if you stick a usb stick in your Laptop (Vista), it adds ram onto your PC.

Eg, if your laptop had 2gb of ram and you added a 1gb usb stick onto your laptop, you would now have 3gb of ram?

Personally i believe this is bullshit, but can anyone give me a definate answer?

Thanks

..

Lizard King · 18th October 2007, 00:26

That deserves a

golden_blunder · 18th October 2007, 01:07

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Originally Posted by mehro

A newb's got a question..

question 2:> buy a better router or a wireless extender

ACE1981 · 18th October 2007, 15:55

just bought an
xps m1710
2.33ghz cor2duo
7950 gtx 512
2gb ram
17" screen

just need to replace hard drive and o/s to xp pro

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuU7z7DzwiY
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320171828469&ssPa geName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=011

next a man u sticker

ZIDANE · 18th October 2007, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by mehro

Originally Posted by ThaBigBoss
Could someone please ask this in the PC problem thread?

I have been told that if you stick a usb stick in your Laptop (Vista), it adds ram onto your PC.

Eg, if your laptop had 2gb of ram and you added a 1gb usb stick onto your laptop, you would now have 3gb of ram?

Personally i believe this is bullshit, but can anyone give me a definate answer?

Thanks

..

There is actually an element of truth in that, not sure about the details though.

Quote:

Windows Vista introduces Windows ReadyBoost, a new concept in adding memory to a system. You can use non-volatile flash memory, such as that on a universal serial bus (USB) flash drive, to improve performance without having to add additional memory "under the hood."

If you don't believe it or want to look into it maybe you could visit the below Microsoft site explaining the features of Vista...

I've even directly linked you to the page....

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...eadyboost.mspx

Stanley Road · 19th October 2007, 00:46

I have a question

I have PC, p1, no ram, and it's fast as fuck, i can play all the games i want, even though there's no video card and i dont have a monitor

Can you explain this

ACE1981 · 19th October 2007, 05:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stanley Road

I have a question

I have PC, p1, no ram, and it's fast as fuck, i can play all the games i want, even though there's no video card and i dont have a monitor

Can you explain this

girish · 19th October 2007, 14:03

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Originally Posted by Stanley Road

I have a question

I have PC, p1, no ram, and it's fast as fuck, i can play all the games i want, even though there's no video card and i dont have a monitor

Can you explain this

I never knew mentally retarded people were allowed to use Internet, while on treatment.

BezsMaracas · 19th October 2007, 14:32

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Originally Posted by ZIDANE

There is actually an element of truth in that, not sure about the details though.

If you don't believe it or want to look into it maybe you could visit the below Microsoft site explaining the features of Vista...

I've even directly linked you to the page....

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...eadyboost.mspx

Its just like increasing your page file, but slower. Utter bollocks.

Clueless · 20th October 2007, 10:42

I've got a problem playing a network game with my flatmate.

We started the game without problem yesterday, I'm the server, and we played trough the pre-season before I saved the game and we stopped playing. He was logged on while I saved.

Today I loaded the game, but when he tried to join the game his manager profile was listed as not logged on, and he was listed as a "new user". We're connected trough a wireless network.

How can I fix this?

I know this might be in the wrong thread, but I was thinking it could have something to do with IP-adresses or something like that, since my computer won't recognise him?

Stanley Road · 20th October 2007, 11:42

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Originally Posted by BezsMaracas

Its just like increasing your page file, but slower. Utter bollocks.

That's exactly what it is, perhaps not increasing it though but having it on a different location to the OS

Which is the way any build should be configured

Livvie · 21st October 2007, 20:29

I keep losing my internet connection. AOL said it could be that the software is corrupt and advise me to uninstall/reinstall.

But if it's the software, why does Norton tell me that all components are working correctly?

And OT, but this practice of outsourcing is doing my head in. When I rang AOL, aka India, I couldn't understand what the guy was saying, and I don't think he could understand me.

Me: I keep getting disconnected.

Him: Can you go to your sign on screen?

Me: (Goes to sign on screen, and assumes he wants me to sign on, which I do) OK, I am back online now.

Him: Thank you - is there anything else I can help you with.

Me: (After ten second gob-smacked pause) Yes, you can help me with my disconnection problem.

Kristjan · 21st October 2007, 21:39

AOL and Norton

no wonder you're having problems Livvie

redmanc · 22nd October 2007, 09:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRobson

I ordered a motherboard and 8800gts graphics card from microdirect last Thursday, and it was delivered last night at 7pm (Sunday), I'm not too bothered that I paid for next day delivery and they didn't honour it, but what is bothering me is that the items wasn't in a sealed pack or had any security seals. I was looking at the Graphics cards in PC world last night, and they all was cellophane wrapped. Are they pulling a fast one?

All microdirect's stuff comes like that usually, you probably bought the OEM version with the motherboard and got the card a bit cheaper.

Marching · 22nd October 2007, 13:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Livvie

I keep losing my internet connection. AOL said it could be that the software is corrupt and advise me to uninstall/reinstall.

But if it's the software, why does Norton tell me that all components are working correctly?

And OT, but this practice of outsourcing is doing my head in. When I rang AOL, aka India, I couldn't understand what the guy was saying, and I don't think he could understand me.

Me: I keep getting disconnected.

Him: Can you go to your sign on screen?

Me: (Goes to sign on screen, and assumes he wants me to sign on, which I do) OK, I am back online now.

Him: Thank you - is there anything else I can help you with.

Me: (After ten second gob-smacked pause) Yes, you can help me with my disconnection problem.

For the millionth time Liv, stop using AOL.

James Parkin · 23rd October 2007, 09:42

anyone know who the best people are for Hard Disk recovery

second HD is screwed, making a funny noise, and not being recognised in windows. Bios does recognise it though.

Got to try and recover it as it has the wedding/honeymoon photos, and all of my MP3's (which I paid for)

I know i am going to have to pay out, but its a hit I am going to have to take

redmanc · 23rd October 2007, 09:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by James Parkin

anyone know who the best people are for Hard Disk recovery

second HD is screwed, making a funny noise, and not being recognised in windows. Bios does recognise it though.

Got to try and recover it as it has the wedding/honeymoon photos, and all of my MP3's (which I paid for)

I know i am going to have to pay out, but its a hit I am going to have to take

I did a bit of googling and found this - http://free-backup.info/data-recovery-software.htm

Can't hurt to try, all though i dont have any first hand experience with any of them listed. My bet would be on the first one, NTFS reader.

redmanc · 23rd October 2007, 09:46

More about NTFS reader here - http://www.ntfs.com/products.htm

James Parkin · 23rd October 2007, 09:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by redmanc

I did a bit of googling and found this - http://free-backup.info/data-recovery-software.htm

Can't hurt to try, all though i dont have any first hand experience with any of them listed. My bet would be on the first one, NTFS reader.

cheers mate problem is it is definitely a hardware failure, so I stopped at point one

redmanc · 23rd October 2007, 09:52

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Originally Posted by James Parkin

cheers mate problem is it is definitely a hardware failure, so I stopped at point one

Even with a hardware failure it shouldnt matter. Try the NTFS reader from a boot disc and see how you go, cant hurt to try.

We (work) sent a directors hard disk away to have some files recovered and we got charged 800 quid

redmanc · 23rd October 2007, 09:54

If you did want to send it off then i have no idea who, i'd just email a few of the local or nationwide ones for a rough quote, get the quote first though.

Google would be your friend here :P

15th October 2007, 10:06	#284 (permalink)
BRobson Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,185	I ordered a motherboard and 8800gts graphics card from microdirect last Thursday, and it was delivered last night at 7pm (Sunday), I'm not too bothered that I paid for next day delivery and they didn't honour it, but what is bothering me is that the items wasn't in a sealed pack or had any security seals. I was looking at the Graphics cards in PC world last night, and they all was cellophane wrapped. Are they pulling a fast one?

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UBERScholes I'd find it flattering if someone hard rubbed against me. Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,918	Overkill is good, I just want something that'll last a long time. Are those Geforce cards DX10? So I'll just need Vista?

16th October 2007, 05:45	#287 (permalink)
Midfield Red Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Upstairs Posts: 2,607	I'd like to put some pictures on my Yahoo Mail compose page, but couldn't find any "insert picture" option. I dont want to make the pictures as an attachments but I prefer to made that instantly appears on the compose page. Anyone can help?

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Lizard King Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,984	That deserves a

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ACE1981 8 Ace - £1.49 please Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: ONLY ONE UNITED THATS MAN UTD CHELSEA ARE LOSERS WE ARE WINNERS Posts: 1,608	just bought an xps m1710 2.33ghz cor2duo 7950 gtx 512 2gb ram 17" screen just need to replace hard drive and o/s to xp pro http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuU7z7DzwiY http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320171828469&ssPa geName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=011 next a man u sticker

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Stanley Road I.C.F. Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Viva Ronaldo Posts: 23,007	I have a question I have PC, p1, no ram, and it's fast as fuck, i can play all the games i want, even though there's no video card and i dont have a monitor Can you explain this

20th October 2007, 10:42	#297 (permalink)
Clueless causes posters to develop an inability to understand irony Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,476	I've got a problem playing a network game with my flatmate. We started the game without problem yesterday, I'm the server, and we played trough the pre-season before I saved the game and we stopped playing. He was logged on while I saved. Today I loaded the game, but when he tried to join the game his manager profile was listed as not logged on, and he was listed as a "new user". We're connected trough a wireless network. How can I fix this? I know this might be in the wrong thread, but I was thinking it could have something to do with IP-adresses or something like that, since my computer won't recognise him?

21st October 2007, 20:29	#299 (permalink)
Livvie Executive Manager being kept sane only by her madness Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Someone said that half of Caf members were thick. It's not true. Half of you aren't thick at all. Posts: 27,866	I keep losing my internet connection. AOL said it could be that the software is corrupt and advise me to uninstall/reinstall. But if it's the software, why does Norton tell me that all components are working correctly? And OT, but this practice of outsourcing is doing my head in. When I rang AOL, aka India, I couldn't understand what the guy was saying, and I don't think he could understand me. Me: I keep getting disconnected. Him: Can you go to your sign on screen? Me: (Goes to sign on screen, and assumes he wants me to sign on, which I do) OK, I am back online now. Him: Thank you - is there anything else I can help you with. Me: (After ten second gob-smacked pause) Yes, you can help me with my disconnection problem.

21st October 2007, 21:39	#300 (permalink)
Kristjan Disco Stu, will spin the right tune for you Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Cod Island Posts: 9,773	AOL and Norton no wonder you're having problems Livvie

23rd October 2007, 09:42	#303 (permalink)
James Parkin Over 65s Team Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Based Northerner Posts: 2,315	anyone know who the best people are for Hard Disk recovery second HD is screwed, making a funny noise, and not being recognised in windows. Bios does recognise it though. Got to try and recover it as it has the wedding/honeymoon photos, and all of my MP3's (which I paid for) I know i am going to have to pay out, but its a hit I am going to have to take

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redmanc First Team Sub Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: There is no spoon. Posts: 6,486	More about NTFS reader here - http://www.ntfs.com/products.htm

23rd October 2007, 09:54	#308 (permalink)
redmanc First Team Sub Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: There is no spoon. Posts: 6,486	If you did want to send it off then i have no idea who, i'd just email a few of the local or nationwide ones for a rough quote, get the quote first though. Google would be your friend here :P